Electrical Designer II - (EPC Construction, UPS, Battery Energy Storage System)

PowerSecure•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary duties of the PowerSecure Construction Engineering Electrical Designer are to work with the project team to develop construction document sets, perform power system studies and support our sales team with proposal drawings. Developing code compliant construction documents with accuracy and speed is the main goal for this position. Construction Engineering Electrical Designer will be required to work normal business hours (1st shift) at the Durham, NC campus. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and on time. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Ability to read and interpret documents to include work instructions, written directions, applicable building codes and markups to electrical drawings.
Proficient in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to read and communicate in English.
Has two (2) – four (4) years experience with a CAD software package.
Has three (3) – six (6) years experience working with switchgear, panelboards, transformers, electrical diagrams and other related electrical design concepts.
Ability to utilize design standards and templates and coordinate with the project team to develop construction drawings for basic microgrids.
Ability to setup and perform time current coordination studies for small power systems.
Knowledge of electrical systems and experience with drafting electrical components.
Knowledge and understanding of schematic diagrams and other related electrical design.
High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.
Maintains neat and organized drawings.
Adheres to department CAD standards.
Ability to read, interpret and apply electrical and building codes.
Ability to work independently and stay on task as well as work under supervision.
Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks in a timely manner, and learn new principle ideas and concepts.
Ability to communicate and discuss issues with peers and leaders.

Responsibilities

Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Develop and design electrical construction documents and use CAD software to develop the drawings with speed and accuracy. Drawings include site plans, one-line diagrams, electrical risers and schematics, electrical details, specifications and sequence of operations.
Review, interpret and apply NEC, NFPA, IEEE and all applicable AHJ codes and standards.
Reviews O&M manuals for project close-outs and submittal packages for customer approval.
Assembles and reviews permitting packages including plotting construction drawings, drafting letters, transmittals and having the engineer sign and seal documents as required.
Communication and cooperation with the EPC engineering team members, Project Team members, sales and product engineering groups to ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables and to remain on schedule.